Officials say U.S. and Arab mediators made significant progress overnight toward brokering a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the release of scores of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, but a deal has not been reached yet.

US and Arab mediators have made significant strides overnight in efforts to broker a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and facilitate the release of hostages in Gaza, though a final agreement has yet to be reached,

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday (Jan 12) with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said, as US officials race to reach a Gaza hostage a